Streaming Issues/New Listeners

So we have some good news and some bad news. 

Good news: more and more listeners are tuning in every week to the Soundscape, not only from Buffalo but from around the world.  We literally have listeners on every continent accept Africa. And I am betting that will change shortly.   

Bad news: while the increase in listeners from all kinds of different places is great, especially when it comes to exposing Buffalo-based artists, we have been maxing out our meager streaming capabilities via the WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio website. Hence, over the last week or two people have had to deal with some frustrating buffering issues while trying to stream the show live. 

Bust out the old school radios if you got 'em

So I wanted to just ask that everyone who is within range to pick up the show over the FM airwaves to please try and listen over your FM radio instead of the Internet stream so that the congested connection will free up for those out of range and unable to listen any other way.

And remember, there is always the option of listening to it later through the Soundoud archive if you can't get it over the airwaves or through the stream. Plus, I hope to have the archived versions available via iTunes Podcasting by next week so that people can download them straight into their iPods/mp3 players/phones. 

I realize that this will not solve the problem completely. 94.9 is considering upgrading to a better steaming service, but it costs quite a bit in monthly subscriptions to do this. Luckily, Buffalo Free Radio is in the middle of a fundraising drive for a number of upgrades, including a new computer, a new transmitter, and a couple of other components necessary to keep bringing Buffalo free radio. 

Head over to the WTF 94.9 site and donate some cash to the station if you can manage so that we can keep going and so that we can extend our signal over the air and across the web to those that want to listen. 

Thanks for your help and thanks for listening

Needles

The Soundscape, 10.25.10

 

   The Soundscape 10.25.10 by The Soundscape

1) Solo Andata, "Aggregate," Ritual (Desire Path Recordings)

2) Martin Backes, "Dron:ing,"

3) Taylor Duepree, "Rusted Oak," Shoals (12K)

4) Marcus Fischer, "Cascadia Obscura," Monocoastal (12K)

5) Chapels, "Inhale," Last Night of the Earth cassette (Stunned Records)

6) The Soft Pink Truth, "I Want to Thank You," Do You Party?  (Soundslike/Tigerbeat6)

7) The Gibbets, "Starry Starry Night," Playground (Fubar Bundy Presents)

8) Panda Bear, "Alsatian Darn," Tomboy (Paw Tracks)

10) Hotel Mexico, "Its Twinkle," His Jeweled Letter Box (Second Royal Records)

11) Surf City, "Autumn," Kudos (Fire Records)

13) MIT, "Pudong," V2 / Cooperative Music        

14) Dan Deacon Ensemble, "Get Older," Live at Ridgewood Masonic temple (NYCTaper.com)

15) Games, "Shadows in Bloom," That We Can Play (Hippos in Tanks)

16) Jimmy Tamborello, "Paparazzi (Lady Gaga Remix)," dyingsongs.tumblr.com

17) Golden Panda, "India Lately," Lucky Shiner (Ghostly)

18) John Coltrane, "India," The Other Village Vanguard Tapes (1961)

17) Intension Quintet, "Blackwell," Live at Hallwalls, Buffalo, NY 

18) Psychoacoustics Professor, "Describe in Single Words Only the Good Things that Come into Your Mind"

19) Moritz Von Oswald Trio, "Nothing 4," Live in New York (Honest Jon's Records)

19) Thomas Ankersmit, "Live in Utrecht," Live in Utrecht (Ash International)

20) Loscil, "The Making of Grief Point," Endless Falls (Kranky)

21) Chris Russell, "Time Lost," Frozen (Relaxed Machinery)

22) Rambutan, "Gull Feathers," Chapels/Rambutan split cassette (Stunned Records)

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Tonight on The Soundscape

As promised last week, on The Soundscape tonight I'll be spotlighting music/sound art that makes use of field recording techniques, including new stuff from Solo Andata, Martin Backes, and Marcus Fischer. 

Solo Andata - Ritual (Desire Path Recordings)

Tonight's featured local artists include The Gibbets, Enxu, Intention Quintet, and Chapels, while we'll hear international artists from Japan, Germany, China, and New Zealand.

We'll also hear new music from both Golden Panda and Panda Bear, along with a number of great live tracks from the Dan Deacon Ensemble, the Moritz Von Oswald Trio, and an extended cut from Thomas Ankersmit.

Thomas Ankersmit in action

Tune in to WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio at 8pm to hear The Soundscape. You can stream the show here. And you can see the playlist from tonight's show right here on the blog tomorrow where a download of the show will also be available. 

For now, here is a teaser from tonight's show by Games (a side project of Daniel Lopatin from Oneohtrix Point Never).  Enjoy.

  

Needles


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心里声学家, "Describe in Single Words Only the Good Things that Come into Your Mind"

Ginger James

  Describe in Single Words, Only the Good Things that Come Into Your Mind by 心里声学家
 
Thank you to everyone who came out to Filligree's for the WTF 94.9 Fundraiser.  Your support is greatly appreciated. As a thank you, I've posted a song by local artist Enxu for you to enjoy. 

Enxu recorded this song back in 2006 when he was in China. The name of the group he recorded it with was 心里声学家  (pronunciation: shin lee shung shway jah). Translates to: Psychoacoustics Professor. 
 
Perfect Sunday evening music. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and don't forget to tune into The Soundscape tomorrow night at 8 pm. I got a great show lined up for you!

Needles

Fire Dance

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WTF 94.9 FUNDRAISER IS TONIGHT!

Don't forget tonight is the WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio fundraiser! Come down to Filligree's Gallery & Boutique at the corner of Elmwood and Forest. Doors at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm sharp!  $6 at the door.

Performers: 

The Gentleman
Ginger James
The Socialites
Jack Toft
Jeff Repeater

Come down and show your support for your community radio station! Even if you already have plans, stop by beforehand and say hi to the WTF crew. We need your help and support !

WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio Fundraiser
Filigree's Gallery & Boutique

1121 Elmwood Ave (& Forest)

Buffalo, NY

And just in case you need a little music to get you in the mood to come out tonight....I got just the track for you. I guarantee this song will inspire you to come out on this fine Saturday night.  


   Starry Starry Night by The Gibbets

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